Worcester Business Journal

24 Worcester Business Journal | November 21, 2016 | wbjournal.com SHERRY IACOBUCCI was promoted to office manager at the McCurdy Group in Sturbridge. She joined the company in 2013 as a recep- tionist, and within a few months transi- tioned to work as an assistant in the finance office. Iacobucci, who has more than 20 years of experience working in finance for town and school offices, lives in East Brookfield with her husband and four children. PAM SAMPSON has joined Venture Community Services in Sturbridge as vice president of commu- nity and affiliate ser- vices. Sampson has more than 25 years of professional expe- rience, most recently as regional director for the Kennedy- Donovan Center's New Bedford adult pro- grams, including shared living, adult foster care, acquired brain injury, individual sup- ports, day habilitation and intensive flexi- ble family supports. At Venture, she will serve as the primary business liaison to outside stakeholders and will oversee operations and service delivery for 44 community residences, shared living, adult foster care, in-home supports and affiliate services. She holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit administration and finance from Suffolk University in Boston, and a bachelor's degree from New England College in Henniker, N.H. ALEXANDRA MANSFIELD, TIMOTHY C. MONAHAN, LISA M. NEELEY, and EVA M. ZELNICK all joined Mirick O'Connell's Worcester law office. Mansfield, who worked as a summer associate at Mirick O'Connell in 2015, joined the firm as an entry-level associate. She is a recent grad- uate of Boston College Law School. Monahan joined Mirick O'Connell's business group, where he represents lenders and borrow- ers in all types of financing transac- tions. He previously worked for Kerstein Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP in Wellesley, where he was an associate. Neeley, a former officer with Fletcher Tilton PC, joined the trusts and estates group, where she assists clients in the preparation and filing of MassHealth applications. She has experience repre- senting clients in appeal hearings regard- ing benefit eligibility issues before the Board of Hearings, Superior Court and Massachusetts Appeals Court. Zelnick joined the firm's litigation group from Melick & Porter in Boston. At Mirick O'Connell, she will focus her practice on business and securities litigation, and in representing clients in response to state and federal government investigations. MATTHEW MAGUIRE has joined Shepherd & Goldstein LLP in Worcester as a team accountant. In his new role, he will assist with client account responsibili- ties by providing tax, accounting and audit compliance services for the firm's corporate and individual cli- ents. A graduate of Nichols College, Maguire aspires to become a certified public accountant and to earn his master's degree in accounting. He lives in Webster. JENNA C. HUBACZ has joined the Office of Dr. Ralph S. McCracken Jr., D.D.S. in Holden. A North Brookfield native, Hubacz is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated cum laude and was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, an achievement earned by only the top 12 percent of graduates. After graduating from Tufts, she completed a one-year residency in advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. There, she was trained in the placement of dental implants, refined her comprehensive dentistry abilities, and taught in the department of clinical prosth- odontics. She holds a bachelor's degree from Assumption College. LAUREN BAVOSI has joined Behavioral Concepts, Inc. in Worcester as director of marketing and development. She will be in charge of all marketing initia- tives, including advancement of online social media and traditional media efforts, and will direct recruitment efforts O N T H E M OV E The art of creating exceptional corporate events. Impressionism. Peppers creates complete and extraordinary experiences, refl ecting your organization's unique vision and personality. • Talented teams in Culinary Arts, Cake Art, Art Bar, and Art & Design collaborating to craft a lasting impression. • Experience in meticulously planning, managing and executing events of every size and style with an eye on both the big picture and the smallest detail. • Dedicated craftsmanship and culinary talent that makes your event a true original and leaves your guests feeling part of something special. Contact our event specialists to create your one-of-a-kind occasion today. Contact our event specialists to create your one-of-a-kind occasion today. PeppersCatering.com 508.393.6844 Photo by Joe Dolan Photography M OV E R S & S H A K E R S IACOBUCCI SAMPSON MONAHAN NEELEY MAGUIRE HUBACZ MANSFIELD ZELNICK BAVOSI M o v e r s & S h a k e r s | F r e s h B e g i n n i n g s | A c c o l a d e s & H o n o r s

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